Get your elastic waistbands ready because Toronto’s first-ever Poutine Fest is coming to town August 22nd, 2013. Hosted at the Beer Academy by Toronto-based start-up Joylister, this event is perfect for poutine enthusiasts and beer-lovers alike.

Load up your plate with all-you-can-eat poutine from five of Toronto’s top poutine vendors including Coquine, Lou Dawg’s, Poutinis, Great Burger Kitchen and the Feisty Jack. Vote for your favorite poutine of the night to crown the Poutine king of Toronto. Get ready to experience poutine like never before with unique options such as pulled pork poutine, duck confit poutine and even butter chicken poutine. To top it all off, guests can quench their thirst with three craft beer samples included in the $35 admission.

If you’ve been searching for a place in Toronto to indulge in delicious poutine dishes complemented with crisp, cool beer, the search is now over. Those who are interested in this drool-worthy event can visit Joylister’s Twitter and Facebook page for additional details and for other upcoming events in Toronto.